Welcome to Gillys
Welcome to Gillys Early Learning Centre, where our home becomes your home.
With a warm and welcoming environment for children aged 6 months to 3 years, our dedicated team of educators provide a nurturing and secure space where your child can learn, grow, and thrive within a Jewish environment in Melbourne, East St Kilda
Where Melbourne’s Jewish Children Grow and Thrive
At Gillys, we nurture each child’s growth through a program that blends the richness of Jewish tradition with a broad, holistic approach to early childhood education, all guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) outcomes. Our curriculum supports a strong sense of identity, wellbeing, connection, confidence, and communication – ensuring every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to learn.
In our warm and inclusive environment, children explore, create, and celebrate. Our rich Jewish program – with its values, stories, and festivals – is thoughtfully interwoven with diverse learning experiences that prepare children to thrive in every aspect of life.
Gillys is more than a childcare centre – it’s a vibrant community where children flourish, families feel connected, and our shared heritage is celebrated every day.
Program
Our program is closely guided by the National Quality Framework (NQF) and is built on our core value of creating unique bonds with children and families. We believe they can succeed in becoming respectful citizens, developing enquiring minds, and building a healthy self-identity.
Team
We are proud of our dedicated and passionate team who bring warmth, expertise, and care to every day at Gilly’s. Our educators work together to create a nurturing environment where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to explore, learn, and grow.
Enrol
Book a tour, enrol or join our waitlist. Please also feel free to call our centre or enrolment officer to answer with any queries. We look forward to making our home your home
Why choose Gillys
Experience counts
Gilly’s has been providing excellence in early childhood education to the Melbourne Jewish community for 40 years, continually evolving with innovative approaches to meet the needs of each new generation.
Rich Integrated Jewish Program
Gilly’s offers a high-quality program based on the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), enhanced with a meaningful and engaging Jewish curriculum. Children explore Jewish values, traditions, and celebrations through songs, stories, and hands-on experiences—nurturing a joyful and developmentally appropriate connection to their Jewish identity.
Our Pets
Our pets are an integral feature of our centre and provide wonderful informal learning moments. Caring for our animals, observing their behaviours or just making friends are part of our everyday experience at
What our parents are saying
“After 2 children and 4 years at Gillys, we are so sad to be completing our final year here. There aren’t enough adjectives to describe the staff- warm, friendly, loving and so caring. We can not recommend this centre enough!”
Sarah and Sam
“We cannot thank the wonderful team at Gilly’s enough for the amazing care and love you have shown our daughter over the last two years. Watching her blossom and grow under your guidance has been beautiful to witness.”
Chaya
“There is no feeling more comforting as a parent than the ability to walk away knowing that your child is in the best hands and care possible. Thank you for such an incredibly warm and generous experience”
Natalie and Leo
A Place to Belong, Learn and Flourish
From meaningful learning experiences to our caring team, Gilly’s is more than a centre – it’s a place where your child can thrive.